According to an investigation by the GMB Union there have been hundreds of serious injuries in the past three years at Amazon warehouses in the UK involving Amazon warehouse workers. All employers have a duty to abide by the rules and regulations relating to health and safety in the workplace, and Amazon is no different.
According to the investigation the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) received many reports of injuries in a Amazon warehouses, including:
- Boxes falling on the worker causing a head injury
- An employee being run over by a lorry causing internal bruising.
- A worker suffering a broken after trapping it in a gate
The research says that between 2016/19 over 600 reports were made to the HSE. The GMB believes that the figures are going up each year.
Can I make a claim against Amazon for my accident?
Any warehouse can be a dangerous workplace, with a lot of hazards present, for example, moving machinery and fork lift trucks. Amazon however, have a legal obligation to do all they reasonably can to keep employees safe.
If you have had an accident in an Amazon warehouse which caused you an injury you might be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
Compensation can be obtained for your loss of earnings, the cost of care and other costs you have had to pay out, as well as compensation for your injury and the pain you have suffered. Often, a Personal Injury solicitor is able to obtain an interim payment for you for your lost earnings, which will help you take the time out to concentrate on your recovery without worrying about money.
How can Stonehewer Moss help?
Stonehewer Moss are specialist accident at work solicitors. We know the law inside and out. We will work with you to support your claim and so long as we believe that you have reasonable prospects of success, we will do whatever it takes to get for you the compensation you deserve after suffering your injury in an Amazon warehouse.
What is my claim worth?
The value of your claim depends on many factors. You can get an idea of the value of the injury you suffered by using our online compensation calculator.
In addition to compensation for your actual injury you can also claim for financial losses and out of pocket expenses your accident has caused you. This includes expenses like travel to and from medical appointments, loss of earnings and medication. These are called special damages.
What is the time limit for making an Amazon warehouse accident claim?
As in most cases of an accident at work, you have three years from the date of the accident to make a claim. There are certain exceptions to this, so it is worth checking with us if you are unsure.
The best advice is that you should begin your claim as soon as possible. This will help ensure evidence, such as CCTV footage is not lost or erased, and that witnesses are still available and have the details of the accident clear in their minds.
I’m not sure if I have a claim – what should I do?
- Your health should always be your priority and it has to be the most important thing to make sure you are being properly treated for any injuries you have suffered.
- Make sure you keep any receipts for out-of-pocket expenses and any notes and letters you might receive form those treating you as these will help us help you with your case and get you more compensation.
- When you are feeling up to it you should then give Stonehewer Moss Solicitors a call. We are happy to come and se you at home if you wish, or via video call, telephone or in our offices – whatever way suits you. Our initial meeting with you about your claim is free of charge and comes with no obligation.
We handle the majority of cases on a No Win No Fee basis. Watch this short video to learn more.
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